Exploring the Culinary Delights of Le Bistro on Norwegian Viva: A Closer Look

Norwegian Cruise Line has long been known for the delicious onboard dining, both in complimentary and specialty venues. The options range from casual food hall and buffet style, to elevated fine dining. One of the most elegant and luxurious dining spaces onboard a Norwegian ship is the impeccable French restaurant- Le Bistro.

Le Bistro can be found on: Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Viva

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Appetizer Menu

To begin your evening, order a delicious glass of french wine, and start perusing the appetizer menu. The appetizers range from the delectable Steak Tartare au Conteau on a grilled baguette, to garlicy Escargots, to pan seared Scallops with truffle oil. Each savory bite is the perfect beginning to your incredible meal.

Soup and Salad Course

The soup and salad course is the next step in your culinary journey, with options of French onion soup, goat cheese and arugula salad, and Belgian endive salad with blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

Main Course

For the main course you will find several options for red meat, poultry, and fish, including the tasty Filet De Boeuf Rossini, braised lamb shank, maple duck breast, red wine braised chicken, and lobster thermidor. The vegetarian option is a vegetable napoleon with flakey puff pastry, sweet potato, and goat cheese.

Dessert Menu

To finish off your exquisite meal, enjoy an espresso paired with any of the many incredible pastries from the dessert menu. For a rich and bold finisher, consider the dark chocolate cremeux with a chambord raspberry sauce, or poached pear with spices, ice cream, and a chocolate sauce. For more a more subtle delight, enjoy the Fraisier- a pistachio-almond sponge case with strawberries and cream.

For a slightly more savory end, the cheese plate is the perfect option with samplings of roquefort, camembert, and muenster.

See the full Le Bistro menu below:

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Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to try Le Bistro for yourself and book a cruise on a Norwegian ship, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the spaces inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with NCL. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.